Varun Inamdar

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Varun Inamdar
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Born (1984-10-15) 15 October 1984 (age 39)
Mumbai, India
EducationOCLD, Delhi
SpouseTejashree Rasal
Culinary career
Television show(s)
Award(s) won
  • The Food Stylist of the year 2018

Varun Inamdar is an Indian celebrity chef, television host, chocolatier, and food stylist. [1] Inamdar has been in the food business for 21 years. [2]

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Early life and education

Inamdar is an alumnus of the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development and has worked with leading hospitality chains for over 16 years. [3]

Career

Varun Inamdar, a graduate of the 'Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development' in India, began his culinary journey as a dishwasher at Out of the Blue in Bandra. [4] He's an author, known for 'Celebrate Life, Food and Wine,' a book exploring the pairing of Indian flavor notes with local wines. [5] Inamdar is also the Brand Ambassador of Ecuadorian cocoa in India, representing the country at global forums. [6] As a chocolatier, he has made a6-foot-tall Chocolate Mannequin and Chocolate Ganesha. [7] His 'Barcode-artisanal chocolates' showcase the diversity of India's 29 states through flavor bars. [8]

Inamdar Hosted private lunches for dignitaries such as Putin, Sarkozy, and Obama. [9] Recognised for his significant contribution to Indian culture, he was gifted a rosary by Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome. [10]

Inamdar was appointed as an ambassador for 'The Eat Right Movement' by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, FSSAI, FDA, and AFSTI, alongside actor Rajkumar Rao. [11]

Food Stylist

Varun Inamdar, known for his work as a food stylist, showcases his expertise on his YouTube channel, 'The Bombay Chef.' [12] His talent extends to styling 'UTSAV' - A culinary epic of Indian Festivals by Chef Vikas Khanna, a publication by Bloomsbury USA. [13] Inamdar won the 'Food Stylist of the Year' award. [14]

Shows

Varun Inamdar has been showcased on Master Chef India and hosts 'The Bombay Chef,' a web show in collaboration with Rajshri Entertainment. [15] His content is also available on Amazon Prime through 'Varun's Getaways.' [16]

  1. ↑ "Chef Varun Inamdar On His Journey To Global Success". www.slurrp.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Bond (26 July 2021). "Indulge in authentic flavours of traditional Maharashtrian Cuisine with 'The Heritage Street by Chef Varun Inamdar'". Hotelier India. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Godrej Vikhroli Cucina and Chef Varun Inamdar partner to launch 'Vibe with Varun', a chat show web-series featuring conversations beyond food". India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "How a dishwasher became India's top chef". restaurant.indianretailer.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Inamdar, Varun. Celebrate Life, Food and Wine. Om Books International. ISBN   978-93-85031-24-3.
  6. ↑ Inamdar, Chef Varun. "Chef Varun Inamdar, India Food Network". www.indiafoodnetwork.in. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "Ganesh Chaturthi 2017: How to Make Delicious Modaks with Chocolate, Gulkand and Traditional Fillings!". India.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  8. ↑ Staff, Homegrown (5 March 2017). "11 Artisanal Chocolate-Makers Across India". Homegrown. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  9. ↑ Staff, M. W. (17 February 2015). "Obama to Putin via Sarkozy". Man's World India. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  10. ↑ FineDiningIndian (7 December 2018). "Chef Varun Inamdar Guinness record holder master chocolatier". Fine Dining Indian. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "FSSAI Launches 'Mindful Eating' Cookbook by Chef Varun Inamdar". 31 August 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  12. ↑ "Tracing the rising popularity of Indian cooking channels on Youtube in the time of Coronavirus outbreak - Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  13. ↑ "Baisakhi 2017: Delectable Recipes By Chef Vikas Khanna For The Festival". News18. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  14. ↑ "Indian Restaurant Congress Mumbai". www.restaurantindia.in. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  15. ↑ "Vegan Walnut Tacos By Chef Varun Inamdar Has Our Heart". www.slurrp.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  16. ↑ "Prime Video: Varun's Getaway". www.primevideo.com. Retrieved 3 December 2023.

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